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Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

Three-quarters of Highland train stations not fully accessible

03 January 2024

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has demanded action as new figures reveal 73 per cent of train stations in the region are not fully accessible.


'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

'Serious' A9 crash sparks police appeal for dashcam footage

02 January 2024

Dashcam footage and witnesses are being sought by police investigating a "serious" three-car crash on the A9 on Hogmanay.


UPDATE: Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash closes A9 near Blair Atholl

UPDATE: Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash closes A9 near Blair Atholl

UPDATE: Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash closes A9 near Blair Atholl

31 December 2023

Part of the road has been closed in both directions since the crash at around 11.05am today.


A9 closed near Blair Atholl due to crash

A9 closed near Blair Atholl due to crash

A9 closed near Blair Atholl due to crash

31 December 2023

Traffic Scotland is advising motorists to use an alternative route.


Roads teams preparing Badenoch and Strathspey for next weather attack

Roads teams preparing Badenoch and Strathspey for next weather attack

Roads teams preparing Badenoch and Strathspey for next weather attack

29 December 2023

Latest condition report talks of oncoming frosts


Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

Yellow Met Office weather warning for snow and rain issued for the Highlands

29 December 2023

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.


WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

WATCH: Further 'significant' snow forecast for same Highland areas battered by Storm Gerrit, warns Met Office

29 December 2023

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.


RHODA GRANT: A9 dualling statement was a missed opportunity

RHODA GRANT: A9 dualling statement was a missed opportunity

RHODA GRANT: A9 dualling statement was a missed opportunity

28 December 2023

It was an opportunity to make good on the promise made to the people of the Highlands, says region's Labour MSP.


UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

UPDATE: More Far North Line train disruption in store

28 December 2023

Train travellers could still face disruption on Wick/Thurso to Inverness services tomorrow (Friday) despite most of Scotland’s rail network reopening.


A9 closure: 'We dodged a bullet' says Badenoch councillor

A9 closure: 'We dodged a bullet' says Badenoch councillor

A9 closure: 'We dodged a bullet' says Badenoch councillor

28 December 2023

Lobban's praise for rescuers but 'Why so long to close the gate?'


PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

PICTURES: Scale of Storm Gerrit tree fall damage to A82 highlighted by Bear Scotland

28 December 2023

The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.


'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

'Why was Storm Gerrit emergency not declared sooner?' asks Highland MSP

28 December 2023

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.


Badenoch and Strathspey images from Storm Gerrit

Badenoch and Strathspey images from Storm Gerrit

Badenoch and Strathspey images from Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

And today's roads conditions report


Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

Highland road repair bill soars

28 December 2023

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says the backlog cost of road repairs needed in the Highlands has soared to more than £200 million.


BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

BREAKING: A9 re-opens at Drumochter after day of misery for drivers

27 December 2023

The A9 has re-opened at Drumochter after a day of misery for drivers


BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

BREAKING: Highland MSP persuades Scottish Government to treat A9 situation as national emergency amid concerns for people stranded

27 December 2023

A Highland MSP has successfully persuaded the Scottish Government to treat the A9's closure as a national emergency amid concern for those trapped.


Birmingham flight from Inverness grounded amid storm chaos

Birmingham flight from Inverness grounded amid storm chaos

Birmingham flight from Inverness grounded amid storm chaos

27 December 2023

Loganair’s Inverness to Birmingham flight this evening has been cancelled amid storm force winds.


Crisis meeting over Storm Gerrit as trees are brought down

Crisis meeting over Storm Gerrit as trees are brought down

Crisis meeting over Storm Gerrit as trees are brought down

27 December 2023

Badenoch and Strathspey roads hit too as storm spreads


PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A9 and A82

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A9 and A82

PICTURES: Dramatic images highlight Storm Gerrit carnage on A9 and A82

27 December 2023

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.


More misery for train travellers as Storm Gerrit hammers Highlands

More misery for train travellers as Storm Gerrit hammers Highlands

More misery for train travellers as Storm Gerrit hammers Highlands

27 December 2023

Train travellers in the Highlands face another spate of cancelled services today as Storm Gerrit brings snow, heavy rain and winds of up to 70 mph.


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